Tim Martain

Mild-mannered reporter for @TasWeekend (@themercurycomau), film and TV critic, proud nerd. Launceston-based homesick Hobartian. Opinions my own, etc.

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Nothing further to add here.

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@juniperlilacs @TaniaWalker I believe it was only minor, no injuries reported, so you're probably safe to use your best screen door gag now.😁

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“Since Richard Flanagan’s book came out, I’ve had people come into our shop, just to tell me that our farm is ruining the ocean, and we’re at Deloraine."

Did you know salmon is also farmed inland in Tasmania? Neither did I! #salmon

@themercurycomau

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Tasmania is finally part of the national streamlined system for GPs to prescribe medicinal cannabis. But for those already desperate for access, it is too little too late.

@themercurycomau #medicinalcannabis #taspol #politas #tasvotes

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Anyone else hear a funny "PHTHOOMP!" noise in their head when reading this one?

[NITV @NITV]

A new technology that lets fish glide past dam walls could mean a better future for our rivers.

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Funny, I might have described the original theatrical cut the same way... 😉

[ScreenRant @screenrant]

Some DC execs think the Snyder Cut is a narrative cul-de-sac with no real future for the DCEU.

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Happy birthday, Stan. Excelsior!

[Stan Lee @TheRealStanLee]

Today we celebrate what would have been Stan’s 98th birthday. Stan meant so much to his fans around the world & his fans meant a lot to him, too. We’d like to fill this post with wonderful memories of The Man, so please share your favorite Stan moments below. Excelsior! #StanLee

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With coronavirus running totally out of control across the United States, it seems a record number of people just don’t get it – or don’t care. https://t.co/7sBs64bSgP

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@jen_tyers @wandaroundtas @TasWeekend @themercurycomau @procrastanita Hi Jen, sorry about the slow reply. That story didn't go online, I'm afraid.

[Mercury @themercurycomau]

#BREAKING: A man charged with murder following the suspicious death of a Launceston woman on Boxing Day has been identified.
@Tim_Martain reports - https://t.co/NHJWo3wGTx

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Devotion to pop culture is rapidly filling the vacuum left by declining traditional religions.

And what is the difference between these new religions and the old ones? According to Professor Carole Cusack from @Sydney_Uni, very little.

#geeks #religion

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Stay for the final sting in the tail here. Beautiful.

[Ros Atkins @BBCRosAtkins]

The story of Four Seasons Total Landscaping - with thanks @jeremyrroebuck and colleagues at @PhillyInquirer, plus @washingtonpost. And
@_RichardHall who was there.

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I guess that answers that question, then.

Thankyou, Prime Minister, for such a clear demonstration of the issue.

[Olivia Leeming @olivialeeming]

Senior minister Anne Ruston asked if culture for women in parliament has improved...

@7NewsAustralia

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@juniperlilacs

[Death Star PR @DeathStarPR]

How is it possible that we were winning the Battle of Endor all night, by A LOT, and then -- BOOM! -- out of NOWHERE, suddenly lost??! RIGGED BATTLE!!!

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Roger roger

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@TaniaWalker Yep, that's really impressive! I actually wouldn't have known he wasn't Australian.

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@HorrorshowFlick 🤣

[Tim Martain @Tim_Martain]

Devotion to pop culture is rapidly filling the vacuum left by declining traditional religions.

And what is the difference between these new religions and the old ones? According to Professor Carole Cusack from @Sydney_Uni, very little.

#geeks #religion

https://t.co/qvU2jV2xud